Ambatolampy, Tsiroanomandidy
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| Ambatolampy | |
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 Ambatolampy
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| Coordinates: 18°54′S 46°7′E / 18.9°S 46.117°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Bongolava |
| District | Tsiroanomandidy |
| Elevation[1] | 810 m (2,660 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 13,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Ambatolampy is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Tsiroanomandidy, which is a part of Bongolava Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 13,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 39% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]
[edit] References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. http://www.ilo.cornell.edu/ilo/data.html. Retrieved 2008-05-02.
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